Nail Polish, ranked by PFAS safety

165 products graded A to F, safest first. 62 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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AvoidF
Côte Beauty Quick Dry Nail Polish Top Coat

Côte

Côte Beauty Quick Dry Nail Polish Top Coat

30/100 safety

Skip until brand discloses PFAS-free status or third-party testing.

BetterC
DEBORAH LIPPMANN Gel Lab Pro Nail

Deborah Lippmann

DEBORAH LIPPMANN Gel Lab Pro Nail

75/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern for a gel nail polish, but brand discloses nothing, standard for cosmetics category.

Best pickA
Piggy Paint 4-Piece Nail Polish Set

Piggy Paint

Piggy Paint 4-Piece Nail Polish Set

100/100 safety

Lower concern; transparent brand with PFAS-free positioning, though third-party PFAS verification not independently confirmed.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Piggy Paint 4-Piece Nail Polish Set

Piggy Paint

4-Piece Nail Polish Set

Organic-based nail polish (water or non-toxic solvent system)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; transparent brand with PFAS-free positioning, though third-party PFAS verification not independently confirmed.

PETA Certified (cruelty-free)

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Piggy Paint Non-toxic Nail Polish Kit for Kids

Piggy Paint

Non-toxic Nail Polish Kit for Kids

water-based nail lacquer, non-toxic pigments

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern, water-based formula with explicit PFAS-free claim and third-party Made Safe verification.

Made Safe Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Piggy Paint Kids' Non-Toxic Nail Polish Basecoat Glitter Topcoat Set

Piggy Paint

Kids' Non-Toxic Nail Polish Basecoat Glitter Topcoat Set

organic pigments, plant-based resins, water-based polish

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern kids' nail polish with transparent PFAS-free positioning and third-party seal.

MADE SAFE

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Piggy Paint Showstopper Nail Polish Set

Piggy Paint

Showstopper Nail Polish Set

organic pigments, plant-based resins, water-based lacquer

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern nail polish; brand's PFAS-free claim backed by third-party certification, but no independent lab data publicly available.

PETA Certified Cruelty-FreeMADE SAFE Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Nail Polish Piggy Paint

Piggy Paint

Nail Polish Piggy Paint

water-based pigmented lacquer

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern nail polish backed by PFAS-free claim and third-party certification.

Made Safe Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Piggy Paint Basecoat & Sealer Nail Polish

Piggy Paint

Basecoat & Sealer Nail Polish

Water-based organic pigments and plant-derived resins

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern choice; brand explicitly avoids PFAS and holds third-party toxicity certification.

MADE SAFE CertifiedPhthalate-freeNon-toxic

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Piggy Paint Sofia the First 4-Polish Kids Non-Toxic Nail Polish Box Set

Piggy Paint

Sofia the First 4-Polish Kids Non-Toxic Nail Polish Box Set

water-based nail lacquer (non-toxic formulation)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower-concern choice; third-party certified non-toxic cosmetic with no known PFAS-prone formulation.

MADE SAFE Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Cote Toxin Free Nail Polish

Côte

Cote Toxin Free Nail Polish

nail lacquer (proprietary formulation unspecified)

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Skip until independent lab data or third-party certification emerges.

Risky category by default

ZOYA NAIL POLISH

Zoya

NAIL POLISH

Nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers, pigments (typical nail lacquer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; traditional nail polish formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

ZOYA Women's Naked Manicure Starter Kit

Zoya

Women's Naked Manicure Starter Kit

Nail polish, base coat, top coat (organic solvents and resins)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, typical nail polish formulation, but no brand transparency on intentional PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail

Sally Hansen

Hard as Nails Nail

nitrocellulose lacquer and resin base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for typical nail lacquer; no known PFAS indicators, but brand provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

China Glaze Ice

China Glaze

China Glaze Ice

nail lacquer (organic polymer film-formers, resins, solvents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; standard nail polish formulation unlikely to require PFAS, but brand provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Breathable Orly

Orly

Breathable Orly

nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern typical for standard nail polish, but Orly provides no transparency on formulation.

Risky category by default

ORLY Breathable

Orly

Breathable

water-based nail polish (claimed breathable film)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but no transparency from brand, standard nail polish risk profile.

Risky category by default

Gelish - Keep It Juicy Collection

Gelish

Keep It Juicy Collection

gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; nail polish is not a typical PFAS-use category, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Gelish Complete Starter Kit

Gelish

Complete Starter Kit

gel polish, base coat, top coat, brush applicators

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower concern for typical gel polish chemistry, but PFAS disclosure absent, ask Gelish directly for ingredient transparency.

Risky category by default

Butter London Cakes & Cuppas 6-Piece Nail Lacquer Set

Butter London

Cakes & Cuppas 6-Piece Nail Lacquer Set

Nail lacquer (solvent-based or water-based polish)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical nail lacquer formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Seasons Everything 6-Piece PC21X Nail Lacquer Set

Butter London

Seasons Everything 6-Piece PC21X Nail Lacquer Set

Nail lacquer (nitrocellulose-based polish)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for nail polish; no known industry drivers for forever chemicals in this format.

Risky category by default

Butter London Ice Princess Mini Nail Lacquer Set

Butter London

Ice Princess Mini Nail Lacquer Set

Nitrocellulose, resins, and pigments (standard nail lacquer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, standard nail polish formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but brand transparency absent.

Risky category by default

Butter London Imperial Crown Patent Shine Nail Lacquer Set

Butter London

Imperial Crown Patent Shine Nail Lacquer Set

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments (typical nail lacquer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; nail polish is not a typical PFAS-use category, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

butter LONDON Nail Blush Restorative Treatment

Butter London

Nail Blush Restorative Treatment

nail polish/treatment lacquer (typical resin/film-forming base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower PFAS concern typical of standard nail lacquers; no red flags identified, but no transparency either.

Risky category by default

Butter London Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat

Butter London

Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat

Nail polish basecoat (typical acrylics, resins, solvents)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard nail polish basecoat with no known PFAS-prone features, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Julep Nail Color - Reece (pack Of 1) - Please See Pictures

Julep

Nail Color - Reece (pack Of 1) - Please See Pictures

Nail polish (organic solvent base, pigments, resins)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for typical nail polish, no PFAS use known in this category, but Julep provides no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

#83 Vintage Julep - Nail Stamping Color (5 Free Formula)

Julep

#83 Vintage Julep - Nail Stamping Color (5 Free Formula)

nitrocellulose, pigments, resins (standard nail lacquer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard nail polish; no red flags identified.

Risky category by default

Julep Nail Polish Gem Collection 2014 Complete Set Of 12 Full Size

Julep

Nail Polish Gem Collection 2014 Complete Set Of 12 Full Size

nail lacquer (pigments, resins, solvents)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish; no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

ella+mila Nail Polish mommy&me set

Ella+Mila

Nail Polish mommy&me set

nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS use in nail polish formulations, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Stuck on You | Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish | ella+mila

Ella+Mila

Stuck on You | Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish | ella+mila

Vegan quick-dry nail lacquer (polymer film)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but vegan nail polish formula details are not transparently disclosed.

Risky category by default

ella +mila Ella+Mila Bath & Body Nail Polish

Ella+Mila

ella +mila Ella+Mila Bath & Body Nail Polish

nail polish (organic solvent base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no red flags for PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

ella+mila Love Collection Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish

Ella+Mila

Love Collection Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish

Organic solvent-based nail lacquer (primary resins, plasticizers, solvents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical nail polish chemistry does not require PFAS, but no public testing or brand disclosure available.

Risky category by default

ella +mila Aperol Spritz Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish

Ella+Mila

ella +mila Aperol Spritz Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish

organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer suspension

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern choice; nail polish is a brief-contact cosmetic with no known PFAS drivers, but brand transparency on ingredients is absent.

Risky category by default

Nails inc Check Please Cherry-Scented 4-Piece Nail Polish Set

Nails Inc

Check Please Cherry-Scented 4-Piece Nail Polish Set

nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetic category with no known PFAS drivers.

Risky category by default

DEBORAH LIPPMANN Gel Lab Pro Nail

Deborah Lippmann

Gel Lab Pro Nail

gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, resins)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a gel nail polish, but brand discloses nothing, standard for cosmetics category.

Risky category by default

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Color Set

Deborah Lippmann

Gel Lab Pro Nail Color Set

gel nail polish (resin, pigments, solvents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for typical gel polish; no known PFAS indicators, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Deborah Lippmann Sex and Candy Nail Polish Set

Deborah Lippmann

Sex and Candy Nail Polish Set

Nail lacquer (organic solvents, resins, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS use in decorative nail polish, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Deborah Lippmann Nail

Deborah Lippmann

Deborah Lippmann Nail

nail lacquer/polish (film-forming resins, solvents, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern than cookware/textiles, but brand transparency on formulation is absent.

Risky category by default

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Duo

Deborah Lippmann

Gel Lab Pro Duo

gel polish, resins, pigments, solvents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Limited PFAS risk profile for gel polish, but no brand transparency, skip if PFAS assurance matters to you.

Risky category by default

Kure Bazaar Vernis Illuminateur

Kure Bazaar

Vernis Illuminateur

nail polish (organic pigments, resins, solvents)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, standard nail polish formulations rarely require PFAS, but no public disclosure from brand.

Risky category by default

Le Kure Bazaar

Kure Bazaar

Le Kure Bazaar

Plant-based/natural cosmetic ingredients (typical formulations)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern typical for clean-beauty cosmetics, but brand makes no PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

Christian Dior Nail Glow

Dior

Christian Dior Nail Glow

nail polish (organic solvents, resins, colorants)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; standard nail polish formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but no public transparency.

Risky category by default

Dior Top Coat

Dior

Top Coat

film-forming polymers, resins, solvents (typical nail lacquer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical nail polish with no known water-repellent coating/stain-resist additives, but no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Christian Dior Creme Abricot Strengthening Nail Care

Dior

Christian Dior Creme Abricot Strengthening Nail Care

Cosmetic cream (oil, wax, pigment base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; cosmetic creams rarely require water/stain repellency that triggers PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Chanel Le Vernis Nail

Chanel

Le Vernis Nail

nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish; Chanel has not disclosed PFAS use or testing.

Risky category by default

Chanel Le Gel Coat Longwear Top Coat

Chanel

Le Gel Coat Longwear Top Coat

Polymeric film-forming resin (acrylate-based)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic product; typical nail lacquer formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but Chanel has not publicly disclosed PFAS status.

Risky category by default

CHANEL Le Vernis La Base Camélia - One size

Chanel

Le Vernis La Base Camélia - One size

Nail polish base coat with typical resins and solvents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish, but Chanel does not disclose PFAS status.

Risky category by default

Mavala Nail

Mavala

Mavala Nail

nail lacquer/polish (likely nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, typical nail polish with no known PFAS application, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Mini Color Nail Polish

Mavala

Mini Color Nail Polish

Organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, typical nail polish with no known PFAS triggers, but Mavala provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Mavala Riga Mini Nail Polish

Mavala

Riga Mini Nail Polish

organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid nail lacquer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-risk category; no PFAS-prone function, but no transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Mavala 002 Protective Base Coat

Mavala

002 Protective Base Coat

Nitrocellulose, resins, solvents (typical nail polish base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS use in standard base coats, but verify ingredients if you prefer explicit brand assurance.

Risky category by default

Mavala Mava Strong

Mavala

Mava Strong

nail polish (solvent-based lacquer with resins)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower concern; typical nail lacquer with no known PFAS triggers, but no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Seche Perfect Nail Rebuild

Seche

Perfect Nail Rebuild

Nail polish/base coat (typical acrylic or resin blend)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risk flags, but no public verification either.

Risky category by default

Ciate' Mini Nail Polish Brocade Parade

Ciaté London

Ciate' Mini Nail Polish Brocade Parade

Organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid nail lacquer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern than many cosmetics, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Ciate Geltox Nail Polish Starter Kit

Ciaté London

Ciate Geltox Nail Polish Starter Kit

Gel-based nail polish with resin, plasticizers, and solvents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern, but brand transparency is absent, typical for nail polish category.

Risky category by default

Ciaté Regatta

Ciaté London

Ciaté Regatta

nail polish lacquer (typical nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern typical for mainstream nail lacquer, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Ciate London Tree Trinkets Nail Polish Set

Ciaté London

Ciate London Tree Trinkets Nail Polish Set

organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid nail lacquer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; traditional nail polish formulation unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but no brand disclosure or testing.

Risky category by default

Piggy Paint Neon Nail Polish Box Set

Piggy Paint

Neon Nail Polish Box Set

Nail polish (organic pigments, resins, solvents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; kid-friendly nail polish brand with no known PFAS risk profile, but no public transparency.

Risky category by default

Cote Beauty Color Crush Set

Côte

Cote Beauty Color Crush Set

pigmented color cosmetics (eyeshadow/lip set)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern category, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Cote Beauty Summer Vows Nail Polish Set

Côte

Cote Beauty Summer Vows Nail Polish Set

nail polish (organic pigments, resins, solvents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; conventional nail polish rarely requires PFAS, but verify full ingredient list.

Risky category by default

Côte Beauty Blush & Bashful Non-Toxic Nail Polish

Côte

Beauty Blush & Bashful Non-Toxic Nail Polish

Organic pigments, film-forming resins (standard lacquer base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; standard nail polish formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer In The Nude

Morgan Taylor

Professional Nail Lacquer In The Nude

Nitrocellulose lacquer (nail polish)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern, traditional nail lacquer formulation without known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer Shock Therapy

Morgan Taylor

Professional Nail Lacquer Shock Therapy

organic solvents, resins, pigments in liquid nail lacquer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; no known formulation red flags, but no transparency.

Risky category by default

Revlon Nail Enamel Blushing

Revlon

Nail Enamel Blushing

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (standard nail lacquer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard nail polish formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy

Revlon

Nail Art Moon Candy

nail polish (organic pigments, resins, solvents)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish; no known fluorinated additives in standard formulations.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Nail Lacquer OPI

OPI

Nail Lacquer OPI

nitrocellulose lacquer base with organic solvents

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; OPI makes no PFAS disclosure for nail lacquers.

Risky category by default

Infinite Shine OPI

OPI

Infinite Shine OPI

gel-polish (film-forming lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Skip unless OPI publicly discloses PFAS-free formulation.

Risky category by default

OPI Mod About Me Nail Lacquer

OPI

Mod About Me Nail Lacquer

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern nail polish, but OPI offers no PFAS transparency, check safer indie brands if this matters to you.

Risky category by default

ESSIE NAIL POLISH

Essie

NAIL POLISH

nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, film-formers

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; nail polish formulations are opaque.

Risky category by default

Essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Polish

Essie

Nail Art Studio Special Effects Polish

nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Nail polish formulations are rarely PFAS-heavy, but Essie makes no public PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

Essie Nail Polish Plug In #1846

Essie

Nail Polish Plug In #1846

lacquer/nitrocellulose polish film

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Essie clarifies PFAS absence in formula, nail polish is a known PFAS use category.

Risky category by default

Zoya Leia Nail Polish

Zoya

Leia Nail Polish

Nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers, pigments (typical nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; typical nail polish formulations are lower PFAS concern than water-resistant cosmetics, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

China Glaze Nail

China Glaze

China Glaze Nail

nitrocellulose lacquer & resin film (nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient data; cosmetic nail lacquers typically carry minimal PFAS risk but China Glaze provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

China Glaze Nail Lacquer

China Glaze

Nail Lacquer

nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Limited public PFAS data on this product, nail polish is lower-risk than water-resistant apparel, but no transparency.

Risky category by default

SALLY HANSEN HARD AS NAILS XTREME WEAR NAIL

Sally Hansen

HARD AS NAILS XTREME WEAR NAIL

nitrocellulose lacquer, plasticizers, resins (typical nail polish formulation)

D
D · Elevated

Skip if PFAS-concerned; nail polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS risks and public testing data is sparse.

Risky category by default

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish

Sally Hansen

Color Therapy Nail Polish

nail polish base (nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS red flags, but no transparency either, typical for mass-market nail polish.

Risky category by default

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish Uptown Pearls 0.4 fl oz

Sally Hansen

Xtreme Wear Nail Polish Uptown Pearls 0.4 fl oz

Nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer (standard formula)

D
D · Elevated

Standard nail polish with no public PFAS disclosure; low inherent risk but no transparency.

Risky category by default

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish

Sally Hansen

Insta-Dri Nail Polish

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (standard nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Moderate uncertainty, standard nail polish formulation, but no public PFAS disclosure from Sally Hansen.

Risky category by default

China Glaze Nail Polish

China Glaze

Nail Polish

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments (typical nail polish)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; standard nail polish formulations carry low-to-moderate PFAS risk, but China Glaze provides no disclosure.

Risky category by default

China Glaze Glowing Petals Glossy Nail Lacquer

China Glaze

Glowing Petals Glossy Nail Lacquer

Nitrocellulose lacquer base with resins and pigments

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data on PFAS in this product; typical nail lacquers rarely target PFAS but formulations vary.

Risky category by default

China Glaze Mega Pigment Nail Lacquer Holographic

China Glaze

Mega Pigment Nail Lacquer Holographic

Nitrocellulose-based lacquer with holographic pigments

D
D · Elevated

Typical nail lacquer with no known PFAS triggers, but China Glaze makes no public disclosure, skip if PFAS avoidance is critical.

Risky category by default

China Glaze You're Too Sweet Nail Lacquer

China Glaze

You're Too Sweet Nail Lacquer

Nitrocellulose lacquer (nail polish base)

D
D · Elevated

Typical nail polish with no public PFAS disclosure; standard risk profile unclear without testing.

Risky category by default

China Glaze Twisted Sister Nail Polish

China Glaze

Twisted Sister Nail Polish

Lacquer-based nail polish (likely acrylate/resin blend, color pigments)

D
D · Elevated

Skip due to lack of transparency; no public PFAS assurance for this product line.

Risky category by default

Nail Lacquer Orly

Orly

Nail Lacquer Orly

Nail polish resin/film formers (proprietary blend)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; typical nail polish risk is low but Orly does not disclose PFAS avoidance.

Risky category by default

ORLY Nail Lacquer

Orly

Nail Lacquer

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (standard nail lacquer formula)

D
D · Elevated

Typical nail lacquer with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure, skip if concerned.

Risky category by default

Orly In The Limelight Nail Lacquer

Orly

In The Limelight Nail Lacquer

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer base)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS signals for this lacquer, but nail polish formulations remain largely undisclosed, skip if PFAS-free matters to you.

Risky category by default

ORLY White Rainbow Confetti Nail Polish

Orly

White Rainbow Confetti Nail Polish

nail lacquer with pigments and resins

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; nail polish PFAS risk largely unknown without testing.

Risky category by default

ORLY Snow Worries Nail Lacquer

Orly

Snow Worries Nail Lacquer

Nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer with plasticizers

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; nail polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS status, skip if concerned.

Risky category by default

Orly Ephemeral Nail Lacquer

Orly

Ephemeral Nail Lacquer

organic nitrocellulose lacquer (standard nail polish)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Orly discloses PFAS status or seeks third-party verification.

Risky category by default

CND Vinylux Arrowhead Nail Polish

CND

Vinylux Arrowhead Nail Polish

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, colorants, film-forming resins

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern than many cosmetics, but CND does not disclose PFAS status; skip if PFAS avoidance is priority.

Risky category by default

CND Vinylux Polish

CND

Vinylux Polish

nail lacquer (resin, plasticizers, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until CND discloses or tests for PFAS in nail formulations.

Risky category by default

CND Shellac Blue Rapture Gel Polish

CND

Shellac Blue Rapture Gel Polish

Gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until CND discloses gel polish chemistry or third-party testing confirms PFAS absence.

Risky category by default

CND Vinylux After Hours Nail Polish

CND

Vinylux After Hours Nail Polish

nitrocellulose-based lacquer (traditional nail polish)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern than water-resistant cosmetics, but lack of transparency warrants caution.

Risky category by default

CND Creative Play Nail Lacquer

CND

Creative Play Nail Lacquer

nitrocellulose, resins, solvents (typical nail lacquer formulation)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; no known PFAS concerns for standard nail lacquer, but no brand transparency either.

Risky category by default

Gelish Cream Gel

Gelish

Cream Gel

gel-based cosmetic (proprietary resin blend)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until ingredient transparency improves; cosmetic gel formulas are opaque on PFAS content.

Risky category by default

Butter London Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer

Butter London

Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer

nail lacquer (film-forming resins, solvents, pigments)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; nail lacquers rarely need PFAS but opacity is a red flag.

Risky category by default

butter LONDON Pure Color 21X Nail Lacquer

Butter London

Pure Color 21X Nail Lacquer

Organic solvent-based nail lacquer (typical formulation)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS risk data; nail lacquers rarely contain PFAS, but Butter London makes no disclosure, skip only if PFAS-free verification matters to you.

Risky category by default

Julep Nail Polish - Choose Your Color

Julep

Nail Polish - Choose Your Color

Nail polish (typical: nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; standard nail polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS use but present unknown risk.

Risky category by default

Julep Nail Color Polish

Julep

Nail Color Polish

nail polish lacquer (film-forming resin blend)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; nail polish is rarely a PFAS risk category, but Julep makes no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Mint Julep Gel Polish #039

Julep

Mint Julep Gel Polish #039

gel polish (acrylate resin base, pigments, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses or third-party tests; gel polish is an opaque category with undisclosed chemical formulae.

Risky category by default

Julep Zodiac Collection Nail Polish

Julep

Zodiac Collection Nail Polish

nail polish (formulation not disclosed)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Julep discloses PFAS status or reformulates.

Risky category by default

Julep Color Treat Birthstone Collection Nail Polish

Julep

Color Treat Birthstone Collection Nail Polish

nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers (standard nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-risk cosmetic, but Julep makes no PFAS disclosure, gap in transparency.

Risky category by default

ella+mila Nail Polish

Ella+Mila

Nail Polish

Organic nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS data; silent brand makes estimation risky, proceed with caution.

Risky category by default

ella+mila Mommy Collection Nail Polish

Ella+Mila

Mommy Collection Nail Polish

Nail polish lacquer (organic solvents, resins, pigments)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS concern identified, but nail polish lacks transparency, skip if you prefer verified low-PFAS beauty.

Risky category by default

Nails.INC Apricot Crush 4-Piece Nail Polish Set

Nails Inc

Nails.INC Apricot Crush 4-Piece Nail Polish Set

nail polish (resin, pigment, solvent base)

D
D · Elevated

Skip unless Nails Inc discloses PFAS status, nail polish opacity is a known PFAS vector.

Risky category by default

Nails Inc It's Topless 1 Step Gel Manicure Nail Polish

Nails Inc

It's Topless 1 Step Gel Manicure Nail Polish

gel nail polish (acrylate resin base)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or third-party testing clarifies.

Risky category by default

Runway Ready 3-Piece Nail Polish Set

Nails Inc

Runway Ready 3-Piece Nail Polish Set

nail lacquer/polish (liquid suspension with resins, plasticizers, pigments)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Nails Inc discloses PFAS status; nail polish is a known PFAS concern category.

Risky category by default

Nails.inc X Smucker's It's Topless Jelly Effect 1 Step Nail Polish

Nails Inc

Nails.inc X Smucker's It's Topless Jelly Effect 1 Step Nail Polish

Gel nail polish (acrylates, resins, pigments)

D
D · Elevated

Low-risk cosmetic formulation, but lack of PFAS transparency in nail polish category warrants caution.

Risky category by default

Nails.INC Nude In The Tropics 4-Piece Vegan Nail Polish Set

Nails Inc

Nails.INC Nude In The Tropics 4-Piece Vegan Nail Polish Set

Organic pigments and resins in vegan nail polish base

D
D · Elevated

Skip due to complete PFAS transparency gap in a cosmetic product category with known PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Nails.INC Relationship Status Blushing 4-Piece Nail Polish Set

Nails Inc

Nails.INC Relationship Status Blushing 4-Piece Nail Polish Set

nail lacquer/polish (pigments, resins, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Skip unless you contact the brand directly, nail polish PFAS risk is real but unconfirmed here.

Risky category by default

Nails Inc Quick Drying Nail Polish

Nails Inc

Quick Drying Nail Polish

nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer (typical formulation)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency, typical nail polish, but PFAS status undisclosed by brand.

Risky category by default

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Fashion Size Nail Polish

Deborah Lippmann

Gel Lab Pro Fashion Size Nail Polish

gel-based nail lacquer (typical acrylic polymer base)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; no PFAS claim or disclosure made by brand.

Risky category by default

Deborah Lippmann Swan Lake Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish Set

Deborah Lippmann

Swan Lake Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish Set

gel nail polish (acrylate-based polymer)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand clarifies PFAS status; gel polishes are rarely tested for PFAS.

Risky category by default

Mystery Item - Deborah Lippmann Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann

Mystery Item - Deborah Lippmann Lacquer

nail lacquer (film-forming polymers, resins, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency, no public PFAS disclosure or testing; cosmetic formulations rarely require PFAS, but brand silence limits confidence.

Risky category by default

Kure Bazaar Nail Polish

Kure Bazaar

Nail Polish

nail lacquer/polish base (composition undisclosed)

D
D · Elevated

Skip pending transparency, brand does not disclose PFAS status or full ingredient list.

Risky category by default

Kure Bazaar Pink Glow Nail Polish

Kure Bazaar

Pink Glow Nail Polish

Nitrocellulose lacquer base with organic pigments (typical nail polish composition)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, nail polish opacity makes PFAS presence unclear.

Risky category by default

Kure Bazaar Clean Base Mate Nail Polish

Kure Bazaar

Clean Base Mate Nail Polish

organic pigments, resins, solvents (typical nail polish)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; skip if PFAS-conscious, as nail polish formulations are not routinely disclosed.

Risky category by default

Kure Bazaar Parisienne Nail Polish

Kure Bazaar

Parisienne Nail Polish

Lacquer-based nail polish (typical formulation: resins, plasticizers, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

No public evidence of PFAS, but brand makes no disclosure, skip if concerned.

Risky category by default

Kure Bazaar Dry Finish Nail Polish

Kure Bazaar

Dry Finish Nail Polish

Nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers (typical nail polish base)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS risk signals identified, but zero transparency, skip if PFAS certainty matters to you.

Risky category by default

Rose Milk Glow Nail Polish

Kure Bazaar

Rose Milk Glow Nail Polish

Nail polish lacquer (typical nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; standard nail polish formulas rarely disclose PFAS use, but risk tier unclear without ingredient transparency.

Risky category by default

CND Shellac Masquerade

Shellac

CND Shellac Masquerade

Gel-based lacquer (proprietary Shellac formula)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; nail polish PFAS risk is low to moderate but unverified for this product.

Risky category by default

CND Shellac Xpress5 Top Coat

Shellac

CND Shellac Xpress5 Top Coat

Nail gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS transparency; cosmetic gel polishes rarely disclose formulation, skip if concerned.

Risky category by default

Dior Vernis Nail

Dior

Vernis Nail

Nail lacquer (film-forming polymer blend)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS disclosure; nail polish formulations are opaque, skip if concerned.

Risky category by default

Dior Base Vernis Protective Base Coat

Dior

Base Vernis Protective Base Coat

Nail polish base coat (likely nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; standard nail lacquer formula carries unknown PFAS risk typical of cosmetics category.

Risky category by default

Limited Edition Dior Vernis Nail Polish - Brown - One size

Dior

Limited Edition Dior Vernis Nail Polish - Brown - One size

Organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer

D
D · Elevated

Likely lower concern, but Dior makes no public PFAS disclosure for this product.

Risky category by default

Christian Dior Top Coat Abricot Nail Polish

Dior

Christian Dior Top Coat Abricot Nail Polish

nail lacquer (film-forming polymer suspension)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Dior clarifies PFAS status; nail polish is a known cosmetic PFAS concern category.

Risky category by default

Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer - 206 Gris Dior

Dior

Vernis Nail Lacquer - 206 Gris Dior

organic film-forming lacquer (typical: nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS evidence, but no transparency either, typical for nail lacquer.

Risky category by default

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour Chanel Nail Polish 0.4 Oz

Chanel

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour Chanel Nail Polish 0.4 Oz

nitrocellulose, plasticizers, film-forming polymers (standard nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern than waterproof cosmetics, but no public PFAS disclosure from Chanel, proceed with caution if PFAS-free matters to you.

Risky category by default

CHANEL Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour - One size

Chanel

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour - One size

nitrocellulose lacquer-based nail polish with resins and plasticizers

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS disclosure from Chanel; nail polish formulae not typically PFAS-heavy but opacity remains.

Risky category by default

CHANEL LE VERNIS Nail Polish

Chanel

LE VERNIS Nail Polish

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Chanel discloses PFAS status or third-party testing; nail polish formulae remain opaque.

Risky category by default

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Polish Morning Rose Limited Edition

Chanel

Le Vernis Nail Polish Morning Rose Limited Edition

Nitrocellulose lacquer base with pigments and resins

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern than many cosmetics, but no public PFAS transparency from Chanel.

Risky category by default

Chanel Nail Polish *read*

Chanel

Nail Polish *read*

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS data available; typical nail polish formulations have low inherent PFAS risk but Chanel does not disclose.

Risky category by default

Mavala Mini Bio-Color Nail Polish 5ml

Mavala

Mini Bio-Color Nail Polish 5ml

organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS risk than water-resistant cosmetics, but no public testing or disclosure, caution warranted.

Risky category by default

Mavala Nail Polish

Mavala

Nail Polish

organic film-forming resins (typical nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

No red flags known, but zero PFAS transparency, ask Mavala directly before buying if PFAS exposure matters to you.

Risky category by default

Mavala Vernis à Ongles Light 5 ml

Mavala

Vernis à Ongles Light 5 ml

nail polish lacquer (typical formula: resins, solvents, plasticizers)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, nail polish formulas often opaque on ingredient detail.

Risky category by default

Seche Nail Lacquer

Seche

Nail Lacquer

nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer with resins and plasticizers

D
D · Elevated

Skip until transparency improves; nail lacquers historically underreported for PFAS.

Risky category by default

Seche Premier Colour Lacquer

Seche

Premier Colour Lacquer

nail lacquer (resinous polymer base)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; cosmetic nail lacquers are not a typical PFAS vector but deserve transparency.

Risky category by default

Ciate Nail Polish

Ciaté London

Ciate Nail Polish

organic pigments and resins in lacquer base

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses or third-party testing confirms safety.

Risky category by default

Ciate Mini Nail Polish

Ciaté London

Ciate Mini Nail Polish

Nail polish (typical: nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS red flags, but brand discloses nothing, skip if PFAS concern matters to you.

Risky category by default

Olivia Palermo for Ciate Paint Pot Nail Polish

Ciaté London

Olivia Palermo for Ciate Paint Pot Nail Polish

nail polish lacquer (nitrocellulose base, typical formulation)

D
D · Elevated

Skip if PFAS concern drives you; standard nail polish formulations may contain fluorinated resins, but no public disclosure or testing available.

Risky category by default

Ciate London Nail Polish - Main Stage

Ciaté London

Ciate London Nail Polish - Main Stage

Nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers, pigments (typical nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand confirms PFAS status, nail polish formulations are opaque.

Risky category by default

Côte Nail Polish

Côte

Nail Polish

nail polish lacquer (composition not disclosed)

D
D · Elevated

Skip unless you verify ingredients, brand silence on PFAS is a red flag for cosmetics.

Risky category by default

Cote Cote Nail Polish Quick Dry Vegan 0.4 Fluid oz Regular

Côte

Cote Cote Nail Polish Quick Dry Vegan 0.4 Fluid oz Regular

nail lacquer (organic solvents, resins, pigments)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Côte discloses PFAS status or achieves third-party verification.

Risky category by default

Côte 10-Free Nail Polish

Côte

10-Free Nail Polish

Organic pigments, resins, solvents in nail lacquer base

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand clarifies PFAS status, silence on 'forever chemicals' is concerning for cosmetics.

Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor Gelish A- Lister Nail Lacquer

Morgan Taylor

Gelish A- Lister Nail Lacquer

gel-based lacquer (polymer film-forming resins)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses; no public PFAS transparency from Morgan Taylor on nail products.

Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor Lost In Paradise Nail Lacquer

Morgan Taylor

Lost In Paradise Nail Lacquer

nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer with resins and plasticizers

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses or verifies PFAS-free formulation.

Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor Blue Moon Bloom Nail Lacquer

Morgan Taylor

Blue Moon Bloom Nail Lacquer

nitrocellulose-based lacquer (typical nail polish formulation)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; nail polish PFAS risk is lower-concern but unconfirmed for this product.

Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor Under The Stars Nail Lacquer

Morgan Taylor

Under The Stars Nail Lacquer

nail lacquer/polish (likely acrylates, resins, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

No red flags identified, but no transparency on PFAS either, choose only if low-concern ingredients matter less to you.

Risky category by default

Sinful Colors Nail Polish

Sinful Colors

Nail Polish

nail lacquer (resin, plasticizers, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Skip unless ingredient list is public, nail polish formulas are opaque and PFAS use in cosmetics is undisclosed.

Risky category by default

Sinful Colors Quick Bliss Fast Dry Nail Polish

Sinful Colors

Quick Bliss Fast Dry Nail Polish

nitrocellulose, plasticizers, pigments, solvents (typical nail polish base)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until disclosure, nail polish formulations are opaque and Sinful Colors provides no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Sinful Colors Unicorns Real Nail Polish

Sinful Colors

Unicorns Real Nail Polish

nail polish lacquer (nitrocellulose, resins, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, nail polish formulations are opaque.

Risky category by default

SinfulColors Nail Enamel, Easy Going 300

Sinful Colors

SinfulColors Nail Enamel, Easy Going 300

Nitrocellulose lacquer-based nail enamel

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient data; standard nail polish formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand provides no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Sinful Colors Professional Nail Polish You Just Wait

Sinful Colors

Professional Nail Polish You Just Wait

nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses; nail polish formulas are rarely transparent about PFAS in film-forming agents.

Risky category by default

Sinful Colors Essenchills Nail Polish

Sinful Colors

Essenchills Nail Polish

Nail polish lacquer (nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Sinful Colors discloses PFAS status; nail polish formulations are opaque and untested.

Risky category by default

SinfulColors Nail Polish

Sinful Colors

SinfulColors Nail Polish

nitrocellulose lacquer film (nail polish base)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; nail polish is not a typical PFAS concern category, but brand offers no disclosure on formulation or intentional additives.

Risky category by default

Sinful Colors Quick Bliss Nail Polish

Sinful Colors

Quick Bliss Nail Polish

nail polish film (nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS policy; nail polish formulas often opaque.

Risky category by default

Nail Enamel Revlon

Revlon

Nail Enamel Revlon

Nail lacquer (solvent-based)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Revlon discloses PFAS status; standard nail polish lacks obvious PFAS triggers but sector opacity warrants caution.

Risky category by default

Revlon Nail Enamel

Revlon

Nail Enamel

organic solvents, resins, pigments (formulation varies by product line)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Revlon publicly discloses or tests PFAS absence in nail enamels.

Risky category by default

Revlon Holochrome Collection Nail Enamel Amethyst Smoke

Revlon

Holochrome Collection Nail Enamel Amethyst Smoke

nitrocellulose lacquer base (typical nail enamel)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; standard nail enamel formulations are lower concern but Revlon has not disclosed PFAS avoidance.

Risky category by default

Revlon Nail Enamel Sheer Petal

Revlon

Nail Enamel Sheer Petal

organic solvent-based nail lacquer (film-forming resins, plasticizers, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; nail polish formulations opaque to consumer; PFAS risk remains unquantified.

Risky category by default

Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel

Revlon

Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel

Nitrocellulose-based lacquer (nail enamel film)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern than many cosmetics, but no PFAS disclosure from Revlon, difficult to assess.

Risky category by default

Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel

Revlon

ColorStay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel

nitrocellulose-based gel lacquer (polymer film)

D
D · Elevated

Minimal public PFAS risk signals, but no brand transparency; nail enamel formulations rarely disclose chemical composition.

Risky category by default

Gelish Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish Complete Starter Kit

Gelish

Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish Complete Starter Kit

gel nail polish (acrylate resins, pigments, solvents)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Gelish discloses ingredient sourcing or pursues PFAS testing.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

Gelish Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish

Gelish

Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish

Proprietary gel-resin polymer blend (soak-off UV/LED cured)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses, gel polishes use opaque formulations with undisclosed performance additives.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

Gelish Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish Red Roses

Gelish

Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish Red Roses

gel polish resin blend (proprietary)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, gel polishes are a blind spot for PFAS disclosure.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

Shellac Nail Polish

Shellac

Nail Polish

Gel-resin UV-cured polish blend (proprietary)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulas are often opaque.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

Sally Hansen Insta Dri Nail

Sally Hansen

Insta Dri Nail

nitrocellulose lacquer base with proprietary resin blend

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Sally Hansen discloses formula transparency; waterproofing agents unspecified.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Côte Beauty Quick Dry Nail Polish Top Coat

Côte

Beauty Quick Dry Nail Polish Top Coat

Nail polish film; likely acrylates, resins, solvents, water-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses PFAS-free status or third-party testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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